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National Enterprise Park , Knockmay , Portlaoise Co. Laois

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Planning application 2560604

Laois - Laois County Council

Proposed Development

construct a new manufacturing unit including offices and welfare facilities, plus associated entrances, car parking, lighting, bicycle shelter, a service yard, and signage. Permission is also sought for associated site services and works and landscaping To include a 2.5m high palladium fence to the front with stone piers, and palisade fence to the sides rear and all associated site works

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    19 Sept 2025

  2. Further information requested

    12 Nov 2025

Application Details

Location
National Enterprise Park , Knockmay , Portlaoise Co. Laois
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Laois County Council
Site Area
1.61 ha
Floor Area
5955 sq m
Residential Units
1

Timeline

Registration Date
19 September 2025
Status
FURTHER INFORMATION
Decision
N/A

Location

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